Decoding Words with Consonant Blends

This video tutorial teaches how to decode words starting with three consonant blends by segmenting and blending phonemes. It explains the concept of consonant blends, provides step-by-step instructions for decoding, and includes examples with the words 'stress' and 'strum'. The lesson concludes with a review of the decoding process.

What is a consonant blend?

• Two consonants that keep their own sounds

• A vowel and a consonant together

• Two or more consonants that make a single sound

• A single consonant sound

How many phonemes are in a three consonant blend?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What is the first step in decoding a word with a three consonant blend?

• Write the word down

• Identify the vowel sound

• Locate the word in the text

• Segment the phonemes

In the word 'stress', what type of vowel sound is present?

• Diphthong

• Silent vowel

• Short vowel sound

• Long vowel sound

What should you do after writing the word down on a sticky note?

• Underline the word in the text

• Read the entire text

• Identify the sentence structure

• Segment each phoneme

What is the final step in decoding a word with a three consonant blend?

• Identify the consonants

• Find a similar word

• Blend the phonemes together

• Write the word again

In the word 'strum', what is the role of the vowel?

• It creates a long vowel sound

• It creates a short vowel sound

• It is silent

• It is part of a diphthong

What is the purpose of segmenting phonemes in a word?

• To identify the sentence structure

• To find synonyms

• To understand the meaning of the word

• To blend them back together to form the word

Why is it important to focus on one word at a time when decoding?

• To practice spelling

• To improve handwriting

• To avoid confusion with other words

• To memorize the text

What is a common mistake when decoding words with three consonant blends?

• Getting distracted by surrounding words

• Ignoring the vowel sound

• Skipping the word entirely

• Mispronouncing the consonants